Banks and other lenders shared a mostly positive outlook for the asset-based lending market in Q1/24, fueled by predictions of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, according to data released by the Secured Finance Network. read more

JUN 28, 2024 - 6:20 am

Despite economic twists and turns in 2023, the asset-based lending market experienced growth in commitments of working capital, according to the Secured Finance Network, which noted that while there were fewer new client deals last year than in 2022, deals were larger in size.  read more

APR 22, 2024 - 6:46 am

The asset-based lending market held steady in Q3/23 amid positive developments in the U.S. economy, such as easing inflation, strong consumer spending and a solid job market, according to data released by the Secured Finance Network. read more

JAN 5, 2024 - 6:30 am

According to the Asset-Based Lending Index by the Secured Finance Network, combined (bank and non-bank) business lenders’ confidence stayed slightly positive during Q1/23 at 50.3 points, although that was a 5.8-point decline from Q4/22. read more

JUN 27, 2023 - 7:16 am

According to a new study from the Secured Finance Network, total secured financing volume for U.S. commercial businesses in 2022 reached nearly $4.9 trillion. read more

JUN 6, 2023 - 7:00 am

According to data from the Secured Finance Network, Q4/23 was marked by steady confidence in the ABL industry, with lenders maintaining a positive outlook despite persistent inflation and rising interest rates. read more

APR 14, 2023 - 7:00 am

According to the Secured Finance Network, since new California disclosure rules were implemented in December 2022, 40% of respondents were found to be “no longer lending” to prospective borrowers who fall within the regulations’ threshold of less than $500,000.  read more

MAR 22, 2023 - 7:18 am

The Secured Finance Network appointed Jennifer Palmer, CEO of eCapital Asset-Based Lending, its new president.  read more

OCT 26, 2022 - 7:08 am

According to data released by the Secured Finance Network (SFNet), asset-based lenders proved resilient in the second quarter despite the economic pain of surging inflation and rising interest rates. read more

SEP 21, 2022 - 7:45 am

According to data released by the Secured Finance Network in its quarterly asset-based lending index and SFNet confidence index, confidence in the asset-based lending market was positive in Q1/22, but banks and other lenders are watchful of a fluctuating economy. read more

JUL 11, 2022 - 7:16 am

Betty Hernandez, executive vice president and CCO of North Mill Capital was appointed to the Executive Committee of Secured Finance Network. read more

DEC 19, 2019 - 5:30 am

In Q2/2019, banks experienced the largest quarterly net increase in ABL loan commitments and outstandings since data collection began in 2016, according to the Secured Finance Network. read more

OCT 10, 2019 - 6:50 am

The Commercial Finance Association rebranded as Secured Finance Network in time for its 75th anniversary. The CFA Education Foundation has also changed its name to Secured Finance Foundation. read more

JUL 26, 2019 - 6:55 am